Where Are You?

From MWB Archives (Oct 2013). Have you ever asked someone this question, "Where you at?" My Mama would always answer, "behind the at."  That was her funny way of pointing to my not-so-good grammar. "Behind the at" ... whatever does that mean anyway? In Genesis 3:9, God called out to Adam, "Where are you?" Better grammar, but why would God ask that question: He knew exactly where Adam was! The Creator wanted confession from His best creation. Strangely, The Father often asks me: "Beverly, where were you this morning? I waited for you to meet Me; And, where were you at lunch? I seated that hurting soul right next to you; Then, did you see that magnificent sunset I painted just for you? I was sure you’d notice and stop to talk to Me.” Oh, my! Where am I when God calls my name? Too busy, too tired, too preoccupied ... for God? A. W. Tozer said the one thing that made David a "man after God's own heart" was that David was so preoccupied with God. How long will you and I continue to shake-off God's whisper of our names? There's no better time than now to stop - look - listen - hear His Voice and experience all of who God is. He eagerly waits for us to join in His Presence. Do you hear Him now ... where are you?

Our Good

FROM MWB ARCHIVES (Oct 2019). Like me, you may have grown-up riding dirt roads – unpaved roads with bumps, ridges and potholes.  We didn’t care about seatbelts, dust or wind-blown hair – just hang your head out the window like the family dog. Mom seemed to know exactly where the road’s rough spots were so she would slow-down or go-around them: life’s not always like that. It’s common to see the hindrances, obstacles and discouragements as limitations in our own limited view of where we’re going. God doesn’t “see” it that way; He says, “I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you – plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11).  Life-bumps aren’t meant to bring us down but rather to point us toward great opportunities – divinely orchestrated outcomes according to God’s Wisdom and Riches. Next time we’re about to complain about “bumps” in the road, remember our All-Knowing, Omniscient God never opposes our good. It is always faithfully considering ... our good.

Soul-Satisfying

 Today I find myself ... sickly. Perhaps it's simply the fall crud but it has taken hold of me quite strongly. Mister Bill  has been tending me well but it seems what I need most is lots of water and rest. Ultimately, the soul of man has one need - its Creator. The psalmist writes, "If the LORD had not been my help, I would soon have dwelt in [the land of] silence. If I say, 'My foot has slipped,' Your compassion and lovingkindness, O LORD, will hold me up. When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comforts delight me." (Psalm 94:17-19 AMP). Oh the things we pursue with intensity only to find them lacking, insufficient and unable to meet the need of the heart and soul. There is nothing more satisfying than opening God's precious words about Himself - that is, The Bible. He has so much to say, to give, to fill, to provide for the tired weary struggling soul. He wants to speak His fullness into your soul. He alone is ... soul-satisfying.

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The SonLight

FROM MWB ARCHIVES (Oct 2012). Of two hanging baskets on the porch, one was healthier and bloom-ier than the other. I had this keen idea that the one was getting more sunlight so I switched their locations. Quite pleased with myself, I decided it shouldn't take long to see just how smart I was. SonLight exposure is pretty important to our spiritual health. Look at a few of the references to light from God's Word: Romans 13:12 - "let us put on the armour of light" ... 2 Corinthians 6:14 - "what communion hath light with darkness" ... Ephesians 5:8 - "now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light" ... Ephesians 5:14 - "Christ shall give thee light" ... 1 Thessalonians 5:5 - "Ye are all the children of light" ... 1 John 1:5 - "God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all" ... 1 John 1:7 - "But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another" ... Revelation 21:23 - "the Lamb is the light thereof" ... Revelation 22:5 - "And there shall be no night there ... for the Lord God giveth them light". God is serious about His children being in His Light. Remember, He sent The Light of all lights -- Jesus Christ. I think He wants us to know light is important. It really didn't take long to see results from that little switch-a-roo of the plants. What makes all the difference in our spiritual walk is exposure to ... The SonLight.